Further Mechanics Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Simple Harmonic Motion
A
An object is experiencing simple harmonic motion when its acceleration is directly proportional to displacement and is in the opposite direction.
2
Q
Angular Displacement
A
The angle (in radians) swept out by the object in time, t
3
Q
Angular Velocity
A
The angular displacement per second (in radians per second)
4
Q
Centripetal acceleration
A
Objects moving at a constant speed in a circle are accelerating because their velocity is changing. The acceleration is always towards the center of the circle (in the same direction as the resultant force, F=MA
